Framed folk art painting on board, Harvesting Gourds at African House, Melrose Plantation, initialed lower right C.H. (Clementine Rueben Hunter, Louisiana, 1887-1988), retaining label inscribed "Paintings of Plantation Life in Louisiana by Clementine Hunter" with statement about the artist courtesy of African House, Melrose Plantation adhered at verso, accompanied by appraisal issued by Carriage House Market, Natchitoches, appraisal dated 1999, sight: approx 15"h, 15.75"w, overall: approx 21 1/8"h, 21.75"w, 3.25lbs **Provenance: Treasures from the vaults of a Dallas designer** **Note: Clementine Rueben Hunter (Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, 1887-1988) was a renowned self-taught painter recognized for documenting Black Southern life in the Cane River Valley. Hunter moved to Melrose Plantation in 1902 and worked there as a child, before she began selling paintings at a local drugstore for a dollar a piece. She took inspiration from the various artists in residence at African House, a historic structure on Melrose plantation that was converted to an artists' colony after the Civil War. Now a museum-exhibited artist with far-reaching acclaim, Clementine Hunter's prolific career has left a lasting legacy on African-American Folk Art in the South.** Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers. **NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE**